HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-22-2025 Minutes SCCAPPROVED BY THE SANTIAGO CREEK COMMISSION ON JANUARY 28, 2026 .
MINUTES
City of Orange
Santiago Creek Commission
October 22, 2025
The Santiago Creek Commission of the City of Orange, California convened on October 22,
2025, at 5:30 p.m. in a Regular Meeting in the Council Chamber, 300 E Chapman Avenue,
Orange, California.
1. OPENING/CALL TO ORDER
Chair Moeller called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
1.1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Commissioner Susan Tillou
1.2 ROLL CALL
Present: Galera, Adams, Baca, Hillman, Knight, Tillou, and Moeller
Absent: None
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3.1 Approval of minutes of the Santiago Creek Commission Regular Meeting held on
July 23, 2025.
A motion was made by Commissioner Tillou, seconded by Commissioner Adams, to
include community gardens. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Galera, Adams, Baca, Hillman, Knight, Tillou, and Moeller
Noes: None
Absent: None
4. COMMISSION BUSINESS
4.1 Review of Draft Santiago Creek Strategic Plan
Senior Assistant to the City Manager Jack Morgan presented the staff report.
Public Speaker:
Theresa Sears recommended the Vision Statement remain consistent with plans used
in previous years to facilitate grant funding.
Written Comments:
Jake Comer submitted the East Orange Santiago Creek Greenbelt Corridor/Open
Space and Trails report.
Adrienne Gladson submitted an ecomment opposing the adoption of the Strategic
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Plan.
Commissioners discussed various administrative changes to draft plan and suggested
highlighting the following in the plan: historical markers recognizing influential
communities, flood protection safety, ground water replenishment, active transportation
for bicycles and pedestrians,and habitat restoration. They noted the trail connection
between Yorba Park and Grijalva Park is located on the South side of the Creek
A motion was made by Commissioner Tillou, seconded by Vice Chair Galera, to
incorporate the features highlighted in discussion to the Draft Santiago Creek Strategic
Plan. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Galera, Adams, Baca, Hillman, Knight, Tillou, and Moeller
Noes: None
Absent: None
5. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
The next Regular Santiago Creek Commission meeting will be held on Wednesday,
January 28, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber.
Jac organ
Sr. s istant t t e City Manager
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